Holy Cross News
August 16, 2022
Sign up to go watch the Hillcats on our family night Sunday, August 21st! See under "Youth and Family".
The Cemetery Ministry, St Joseph of Arimathea, is in need of tools to maintain the cemetery grounds. See how you may help below under "Social Ministries".
Please see the update on the Altar Renovations under "Worship".
Help is needed to serve coffee and donuts after Masses! See below under "Worship".
This Sunday, August 21 is the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Learn more about our time capsule to be opened on the Feast of the Holy Cross, Sept 14th. See below under "Parish News".
The Parish Picnic is Sept 17th. See details below under "Parish News".
Upcoming Calendar Events
This week and next
August 16 Men of the Cross, 4pm in Commons
August 16 Choir practice for 11am Mass, 7:30pm
August 17 Rosary Prayer after Mass, 9:30am
August 18 Choir practice for 4pm and 8am Masses, 6pm in Choir room
August 21 Hillcats Family Evening, 5pm, City Staduim
August 22 Ladies of the Altar, 10am
August 27 Daily Bread Service, 9:30am-12:30pm
August 28 Self-Care Talk by Carrie Mckeown, 9:15am in Commons
In the Near Future
Sept 5 Labor Day, office closed
Sept 6 Mary in Scripture Faith Series, 10am and 6:30pm in Commons
Sept 8 Bible Study, The Book of Revelation, 10am in Commons
Sept 14 Mass/Opening of HC Time Capsule on Feast of Holy Cross, 6pm
Sept 17 Holy Cross Picnic, Knights of Columbus Fellowship Hall
Sept 25 Sunday Morning Faith Formation begins 9:15am in Sanctuary
Sept 25 "Fairway to Heaven Talk" by Fr Sal, 9:30 in the Commons
Save that Date
Sept 30 Second Annual Holy Cross Golf Outing, London Downs Golf Club
Oct 1 Busch Gardens Youth Day, Williamsburg, Va 10am -11pm
Nov 12 Called and Gifted Retreat at Holy Cross
Parish News
Did you know that Holy Cross has a time capsule??
It was created when the Parish Center was dedicated in 1997. The capsule is to be opened 25 years later on the Feast of the Holy Cross, September 14, 2022.
The capsule is located on a wall in the hall across from the elevator on the first floor.
To celebrate this momentus occasion, Holy Cross invites you on Wednesday, Sept 14th for:
Mass at 6pm, followed by the opening of the capsule, then the sharing a simple meal.
ALL ARE WELCOME!!!
There will be NO Mass on Wednesay morning, 9/14.
Holy Cross Parish Picnic
Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 1-6pm
At the Knights of Columbus Hall - Forest
A great way to celebrate our Church family
Games and Activities! Fun for all!
Food! Music! Outdoor Mass at 5 pm!
Bring a folding chair or blanket
Instead of bringing a covered dish, please help “Pack the Truck”
Our St. Pascal Food Pantry is in need
Bring something to share
(See Flock Notes for items needed for the food pantry)
Sign up in the Commons after Mass
Helpers are needed to assist with:
Food Preparation, Grilling, Games, Set-up, and Clean-up
Questions? Please call Jonni Krogol at 258-1509
or email jkrogol@comcast.net
RAIN OR SHINE!
The 2nd Annual "Fairways to Heaven" Golf Tournament is almost here!
Come participate on Friday, September 30th with fellow parishioners in a fun outing at London Downs Golf Course.
It's time to gather your foursome and get your entry form in to the parish! Forms are in the Commons or may be accessed by the form below.
Cost is $50 per person which includes all fees plus dinner.
The deadline is September 15th. Contact Paula Warwick at
(434) 941-5088 for more information.
St Joseph of Arimathea Cemetery Ministry in need of tools!
If you are able to donate any used tools and/or garden items to maintain the cemetery grounds, please contact Annette Flagg at the HC office
(434) 846-5245 or
Jim Naples at (434) 262-6337.
*** Please call first before donating in case we have already received the items desired.***
Items needed: wheel barrow, trimmers, spade shovels, rakes, bags of gravel stone, garden/leaf trash bags, etc.
THANK YOU!!!!
Prayer and Worship
Mass Intentions for this week
August 17 Ildefonso Fulay
August 18 Jose Anonuevo
August 19 David Krogol
August 20 Intentions of Parishioners of Holy Cross 4pm
August 21 The Souls in Purgatory 8am
August 21 Cameron Watkins 11am
August 21 Living intention for Alan Leal 2pm
August 22 Margaret Grabher
August 23 No Mass, Fr Sal's day off
Parishioners to keep in prayer
Due to the graphic nature of some scenes, parental guidance is suggested.
Prayer Intentons For the Sick:
Please let us know if you have a loved
one in need of prayer.
one in need of prayer.
For prayer requests or to join the ministry, contact Mary Mugnolo at marycmugnolo@cs.com 434 846-1786. All requests are confidential.
Altar Flowers
The Flowers by the Altar
Are offered to the Glory of God,
In loving memory of
Wendell and Gerry Craig and Judi King.
Given by Greg and Maila King and family.
Mass Count
August 13/14
4pm 134
8am 167
11am 145
2pm 84
Total 530
Do you love to sing? Come join the choir!
Choir rehearsals will resume for the group that sings for the
Saturday afternoon Mass and the Sunday morning early Mass.
We will rehearse first and third Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.
downstairs in the choir room.
Our first rehearsal will be Thursday, August 18th.
No previous experience required, just a love for music.
Let us know that you are coming so that we are prepared for everyone. Send an email to rlove@holycrosslynchburg.org.
We need help with the Coffee and Donut Ministry after Masses!!
We all enjoy having coffee, donuts and fellowship after Mass but this takes volunteers to set up, serve and clean up.
Times Needed:
First and fourth Sunday 8am Masses
plus substitutes for all Masses
If you can help with hospitality after a Mass once a month, please contact Diane Delladera
The rewards are great and donuts are free!!
Faith Formation
Fall Adult Formation Resumes in September!!!
TUESDAYS at 10am and 6:30pm covers various Topics of Faith: Beginning Sept 6th with St Paul's Institute,
The Bible and Mary, six sessions
THURSDAYS at 10am is Scripture Day: Beginning Sept 8th with Ascension Press Bible Study on The Book of Revelation, Kingdom yet to Come, eleven sessions.
Interested in joining one or both of these studies, contact Kaky Bowden at kbowden@holycrosslynchburg.org.
Sunday Sessions on Topics of Faith
Come enrich your knowledge of the faith and grow deeper in Christ.
Caring for ourselves in the Midst of Chaos with Carrie McKeown
Sunday, August 28th at 9:15am in the Commons
Fairways to Heaven: Awareness of God's Presence everywhere with Father Sal
Sunday, September 25 at 9:30 in the Commons
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR FAITH??
Put your questions in the box in the Commons and our apologetics team will answer you and let you know what the Church teaches!
This weeks question on My Neighbor Said,
"My Neighbor Said:
“What Is the Eucharistic Fast? Is It Still Required?”
Read below to learn more:
Youth and Family
Family Fun night at the Hillcats game!
When: Sunday, August 21st, 5pm
Where: City Stadium, Lynchburg
Cost: $5 per person (Holy Cross to cover rest)
To sign up you and/or your family, click HERE.
Payment is due befoe the game.
Any questions, contact Kaky Bowden at kbowden@holycrosslynchburg.org
We invite all youth, young adults and families to Busch Gardens for a day of fun and fellowship. The day includes admission to the park, Sunday Vigil Mass, and dinner as a Diocese.
When: Saturday, October 1st, 10am to 11pm
Where: Busch Gardens, WIlliamsburg
Cost: $30 per person (Holy Cross to pay $34) Payment due Sept 18th
Travel: HC Bus and/or carpool
For more information and details on the day, click HERE.
Please let Kaky Bowden know if you are interested in going. All registations and payments for the day are made by Kaky.
Holy Cross Nursery
will hopefully re-open this fall for the 11am Mass each Sunday!! To do so we need at least 8 volunteers for this ministry to keep volunteer times to once per month. All volunteers must be Virtus trained. Training will be available here at the parish.
If you are intertested in helping, contact Ginna Haske at ghaske@holycrosslynchburg.org.
Sunday Morning Christian Formation
will be here before we know it! New curricula, programs, monthly youth Mass and more!
Please fill out a form and (attach payment or pay online) and drop it by the office of give it to someone on staff during weekend Masses. Thank you!
We need you! Cathechists for all grade levels, Children's Liturgy of the Word, Nursery volunteers and parent assistance.
Please contact Ginna Haske if willing to help! ghaske@holycrosslynchburg.org
To see a sneak peak of what lies ahead, open below!
MARRIED COUPLES!
Getting ready for school means lots of time spent on your children. After school begins, why not give yourselves some time together? Make a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend Experience!
Upcoming dates:
- September 23-25, 2022 at the Crowne Plaza in Reston VA
Only 11 spots available so sign up early! To register, go to WWME.org, click "Apply" and search on Virginia. Feel free to contact Mark and Cathy Stangler at 703-378-4150 or mstang1987@aol.com with any questions.
To learn more about Marriage Encounter,click HERE.
Young Adult Ministry
Join other young adults in Nags Head for a retreat Oct 21-23, 2022!
The theme is Sunrise|Sunset. Day-to-day life can be chaotic, filled with ups and downs and jam-packed schedules. This will help to search for happiness, for a rhythm to our days, and for our life’s meaning and purpose.
To learn more about this spiritual retreat weekend, Click HERE.
Social Ministries
St. Paschal’s FOOD PANTRY LIST
Thank you for your help filling our pantry!!!!!!!
PEANUT BUTTER- any size*
SPAGHETTI SAUCE- 1 or 2 lb. pkg.
CANNED CHICKEN*
CANNED TUNA/FISH
CANNED VEGETABLES- any size*
INSTANT COFFEE or TEA
NONFAT DRY MILK (one 1qt pkg or small box)
MASA
Jesse Tree Summer Stocking Time!
When? July 31 – August 31
Why? The Jesse Tree Committee will be collecting “stocking stuffers” in a “chimney” in the Commons. Items collected now will help fill the stockings this Christmas for children from infants through age 8.
What?
Small Pre-School Toys
Match Box-Type Cars
Play Jewelry
Playing Cards
Small Stuffed Animals (New or gently used)
Small Photo Albums, Journals
Water Bottles
Coloring Books
Rulers/Markers
Stickers
Combs, Brushes, Toothbrushes
Sippy Cups, Bibs, Feeding Spoons
Small / Travel Packs of Baby Wipes
If you can help, drop your items down the chimney in the Commons.
Thank you!!
Holy Cross Bus Rider Ministry is Back!!
If you are interested in either helping with driving or are in need of a ride to Mass, contact Rob Deddens at rncdeddens@msn.com
For further explanation of the ministry, open below.
Collections for Weekend of
Aug 13/14
In the Mail $ 720.00
Online 4,307.00
Env/Loose 4,310.00
Total $ 9,337.00
Contingency Collection $ 816.00
To Give online, click HERE
Have you signed up with Kroger Rewards Program???
Diocesan and Universal Church News
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Fr Sal will be installed as the Pastor of Holy Cross on Sunday, September 19th at the 11am Mass by The Most Reverend Bishop Barry Knesout. All are invited!
We have a New Confession Schedule!
See under "Parish News".
The Feast of our Lady of Sorrows follows the Exaltation of the Cross Why? Read HERE
Holy Cross website click HERE
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”It is easier for a camel to pass through the needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” -Gospel of Mark 10 : 25
Gus Lloyd is coming to Holy Cross this Saturday!!
Join us for a day retreat on Magnetic Christianity!
Saturday, October 16, 8:30am-3:30pm
Light breakfast and lunch included
Retreat is FREE but there will be an opportunity to make a good will offering to cover costs of the retreat.
The blind eyes but seeing heart of Bartimaeus. Mark 10:46-52
Veterans Appreciation Lunch! See below under "Fellowship".
Veterans Day Lunch on Sunday, Nov 7th at 12 noon. See below under fellowship to sign up.
To see the schedule and how you may become involved, see below.
To see the schedule and how you may become involved, see above left.
The Book of Life is in the Santuary for names of our faithful departed. Please add your loved one's name if not in it yet. We will pray for them this month.
The
Come participate in these Mexican Traditions during Advent!
There will be sign up sheets to help at the Food Pantry table in the Commons or by contacting Catherine Madden: cmadden105@gmail.com to sign up
Mass Count
Dec 11/12
The Christmas Masses
are at 4pm and 10pm on Christmas Eve and 10am on Christmas Day.
2021 Jesse Tree Ministry
Elves Delivered! This past week Jesse Tree gifts, food, and even stockings for the younger children, were distributed to 77 households in our area. Families came from our parish community, as well as those referred to us by Interfaith Outreach Association, Lynchburg Social Services, Miriam’s House and McGurk House.
Thanks: Many thanks to all those who made the 2021 Jesse Tree Ministry a success!
We will resume distributing the monthly bags in the Commons the first weekend in February.
SYNOD group sessions available to share and listen about how we are Church. See below to sign up!
What is the Transfiguration?
Please return any books or videos checked out from The Holy Cross Library. It will be c losed for 2 weeks for "spring Cleaning" and reorginization.
Thank you!
We are so blessed to have Cathy as she is a committed parishioner and is involved in many ministries such as the Altar Guild, Greeter ministry, Fellowship to name a few. Welcome Cathy!!
To learn more about Diocesan YA activities, Click HERE.
Nurses will be available to take blood pressures after Masses the weekend of August 13th and 14th.